Write a Letter to Your Future Self
Writing a letter to your future self can sound a little precious — until you actually do it. It isn't a diary. A diary records what already happened; this letter is addressed to someone who doesn't exist yet: the you of one year, five years, ten years from now. Somewhere in the writing, you'll catch yourself asking questions you never slow down for. What do I actually care about right now? Who do I hope that person becomes? What's the one thing only today's me can tell them? Plenty of people say they found their answer the moment they hit "seal." Below are real letters that writers chose to share with the world. Read a few — chances are you'll know exactly what you want to say.
How to write this letter
- Start with right now: today's date, where you're sitting, what just happened. The forgettable details are exactly what future-you will treasure.
- Ask your future self a few questions. Did you finally do the thing? Is that person still around? Questions travel through time better than statements.
- Include a promise or an inside joke only the two of you share. It'll land perfectly on opening day.
- Don't aim for polished. A rambling honest letter beats a tidy generic one every time.
Real letters from the vault
5529 public letters写给未来的…
“如果你不确定一个人爱不爱你，那就是不爱，无一例外，如果你在炉边烤火，又怎么会觉得冷
zzzzzzz
2020.12.10
我结婚了吗？
我结婚了吗？妻子是张诗雯，还是刘一丹，我幸福吗？加油，希望我选择了爱情，没有选择现实
n6056
2020.11.29
给未来的自己
不知道那个时候，自己怎么样，是否还是一个人，还是有一个家，不过希望以后的自己开心快乐
winh_HLwA
2020.11.28
写给100天后的壮壮
希望一百天后的自己能坚持每天读英语，锻炼、习字。确定好考研目标并已开始进行一轮复习。
n2923
2018.04.25
写给三个月以后的我
希望我收到这封信时，已经养成了英语阅读的良好习惯，提高了阅读速度。否则，鄙视我自己！
小布丁
2018.04.25
for future xinky part.120
No.120擦，一个海底神殿要弄多久才能排水啊，我这都弄了多久了6.15 22:22
过去的星奇
2017.06.25
给未来3个月后的我
3个月前的今天，你终于下定决心要改变自己了今天的你改变了吗？跟3个月前比有什么变化？
琳宝verna
2013.03.17
给一分钟后自己的一封信
你好呀我是。一分钟前的你。有点无聊，我看我能不能收到这个信件，所以我写了一个一封信
691045542
2025.10.25
未知的未来
不知道会是怎么样虽然可能就是单纯的相处比较舒服简单也许只是一句话我都想好了后半生
n3213
2024.03.29
😄
现在是2024年3月26号 在上早八 老师叫我给你写封信 现在的我得过且过 就这样
827920054
2024.03.26
给五年后的自己写一封信
你是五年后的我吗，你现在过得怎么样有工作吗工资高吗，谈恋爱了还是结婚了有孩子了吗？
2917978854
2024.02.15
起
希望你做自己的月亮，皎洁如初，不用去照亮每一个人，我会在每个有意义的时辰，与你共存
起
2021.05.18
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I send it?
One year and five years are the most popular. For your first letter, go with one year — far enough to forget what you wrote, close enough to stay excited. Once you're hooked, try ten.
Can I reread my letter after sending it?
No. Once sealed, not even you can open it before delivery day. That's by design — so the surprise stays intact when it finally arrives.
How do I know I'll actually receive it years from now?
On delivery day you'll get both an email and a text message. Every letter also comes with a 6-digit claim code as a safety net — even if your contact info changes, the code gets you in.
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